Support Worker

Posting date01 November 2024

Closing date01/12/2024 12:47:37

Salary£12.47 to £19.06 per hour

LocationCarlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1AF

CompanyService Care Solutions

Job typeTemporary

HoursFull Time

Reference15516136

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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting a Learning Disability experienced Support Worker in Cumbria.


We require full time availability, with no VISA restrictions and ideally a car driver due to location.


Provide personalised, high-quality care and support to individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Brain Injuries and Complex Needs.


Main Duties



  • Foster warm relationships to encourage expression of needs.

  • Respect privacy and maintain dignity.

  • Assist in developing practical and social skills.

  • Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect for preferences.

  • Promote self-esteem and empower decision-making.

  • Boost confidence through positive reinforcement.

  • Assist with daily tasks like shopping, meal prep, and chores.

  • Encourage and support self-care and independent living.

  • Support cultural, spiritual, and personal identity needs.

  • Facilitate access to social and leisure activities.

  • Encourage community participation and healthy lifestyle choices.


Person Specification


The successful Support Worker must:



  • Have demonstrable Knowledge and experience working within Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health and/or additional needs providing high quality care and support and promote independence.

  • Show strong verbal communication skills with the ability to listen sensitively to others.

  • Demonstrate good written communication, with the ability to contribute to record keeping system.

  • Ability to provide sympathetic emotional and practical support to service users.


Service Care Solutions Benefits



  • £250 Referral Bonus (T&Cs apply)

  • £150 Job Referral

  • Fully online and paperless registration

  • FREE Registration Process including Enhanced DBS Check, Occupational Health Appointments, Mandatory and Practical Training, Uniform

  • Dedicated and Experienced One-to-One Specialist Consultant

  • £250 Yearly CPD/Training Allowance



Interested? Please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.

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